Monday 4 November 2019 17:35, UK
How did the Springbok players rate in their brilliant 32-12 win over England to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup final?
The Springboks produced a dominating forward display to totally nullify England and lift their third World Cup trophy.
England were seen as firm favourites going into the final after their semi-final display against New Zealand a week before, but found themselves outgunned at the set-piece and the contact area by a rampant Springboks.
All the players stepped up for the final but read our player ratings below and vote for your man of the match...
15. Willie Le Roux: Saved his best for last. Classy in the air and had some good moments with ball in hand. 8/10
14. Cheslin Kolbe: Did not see much of the ball but when he did… what a try! Chased hard and put in his tackles. 8
13. Lukhanyo Am: Part of a superb defensive display midfield - dropped the ball in a promising attacking position when South Africa had an overlap. 7
12. Damian de Allende: Another big, big display from the bok centre. Defensively he was rock solid while excellent carrying on attack too. 8
11. Makazole Mapimpi: Chased hard and excellent in the air. Scored a brilliant try that he created too. 9
10. Handre Pollard: A wonderful performance - missed an early penalty but settled well and controlled the game. 8
9. Faf de Klerk: Harried and heckled England all day long - varied his game that kept England in check. Was everywhere and his tackling was brilliant. 8
1. Tendai Mtawarira: A monster at the scrum and did his work in the loose as well, what a warrior he has been for South Africa and a true Springbok legend.
2. Mbongeni Mbonambi: A head knock cut his efforts short but was very good for the time he was on. 7
3. Frans Malherbe: A ballast at the scrum, immovable and caused all sorts of problems for Mako Vunipola. 8
4. Eben Etzebeth: Ruled the roost at the lineout disrupting England's ball as often as he could. Provided plenty of power at the scrum and carried strongly too. 8
5. Lood de Jager: Went off early due to injury but played well and helped the boks dominate the set-piece. 7
6. Siya Kolisi: An inspirational leader that had a massive influence especially at the ruck and maul. Put in some big tackles and nullified Underhill and Curry with his performance. 8
7. Pieter-Steph Du Toit: What a defensive display, unbelievable engine and put England under so much pressure. Outstanding! 9
8. Duane Vermeulen: Massive with ball in hand and on the charge. Brilliant at the breakdown as well where he slowed the ball down or turned it over. 9
Replacements: All played their part and showed the depth of the Springbok strength and power. A special mention for Franco Mostert and Malcolm Marx who were called in early after injuries to De Jager and Mbonambi respectively, the former was outstanding, especially in defence. 8
